Capturing a Giant Python to Make Ends Meet in Cameroon
Synopsis
Kilo, a father of three, seeks to capture a python after a brush fire destroys much of his cotton crop, hoping to sell its skin to cover school expenses.
Synopsis
Kilo, a farmer in the village of Taboon, Cameroon, faces financial strain after a brush fire destroys much of his cotton crop. To support his family, including his son Gibi, who requires new school supplies, Kilo decides to capture a python for its skin. He consults a local sorcerer for protection before he and his brother Dina begin their search, guided by traditional beliefs and the need for survival.
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Why Watch
- Follow Kilo's hunt for a giant python in Cameroon.
- See how local traditions influence daily survival.
- Discover the challenges of farming in Northern Cameroon.
Did You Know
- Cameroon has a population of 13 million and includes 200 ethnic groups.
- Kilo's village, Taboon, has about 100 inhabitants.
- Kilo's son, Xibi, is 11 years old and needs new school supplies.
- A brush fire destroyed a large part of Kilo's cotton crop this year.
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What is the population of Cameroon?
Cameroon has a population of 13 million.
What traditional crops do the Duru people grow?
The Duru people traditionally grow corn, peanuts, and millet.
What did Kilo's eldest son need to replace for school?
Kilo's eldest son, Xibi, needed to replace his chalk and slate board with notebooks and textbooks.
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